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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.48, 29,894.40 and 7,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.48, 29,894.40 and 7,452 is: 11,176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.48 : 29,894.40 = 7,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.48/29,894.40 = 7,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.48x = 29,894.40 × 7,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.48x = 222,773,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,773,068.80/19,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.38

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